Dublin tourist information
Medieval and Georgian architecture provide the backdrop to the bustling and lively streets filled with street entertainers of every kind. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the distinct smell of hops from the nearby Guinness brewery, drawing visitors indoors.
Dublin is a thriving centre for culture and is home to a great literary tradition - its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett -- and is the cradle of many musical talents, from the Dubliners and the Chieftains to U2. Street-side cafes and pubs are always alive with animated conversations and visitors may soon be engrossed in topics as diverse as sport, politics and literature or the old favourite, the weather. It is interesting to note that it was in many of these same cafes and pubs that the literary giants such as Joyce, Kavanagh and O'Casey discussed the topics of the day over a thick creamy pint of Guinness.
In 1988 Dublin celebrated its 1000th birthday and was designated European City of Culture in 1991. Many visitor attractions throughout the city pay tribute to its fascinating history. Dublin provides a host of offerings to the visitor which are suitable to every taste and age group. Dublin’s past and present abounds with artistic creativity. Art and the imagination are living presences in the talk and song of her people.
Fine museums and art galleries chronicle its long and colourful past, while the pubs and cafes buzz with traditional entertainment. Dublin’s attractions are ranging from castles, churches, museums and art galleries to the lively spirit of Temple Bar.
The villages and small towns of the county are as charming as the city is exciting. Within half an hour of the city centre there are mountain walks, stately homes and gardens, sandy beaches and fishing villages.
Getting to Dublin has never been easier or cheaper! Hundreds of flights arrive and depart Dublin Airport each day. And there are numerous ferry sailings each day also, which means that you are free to bring the car if you wish. Even without your own transport, you'll find our city is easy to get around using the bus and rail services.
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